Check out some of Decorati's favorite moments in design from 2010...including The Lounge we designed for the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse 2010!
| Announcements | ||
 |
The fourth annual Holiday House, a decorator show house benefitting the Susan G. Komen Foundation, kicks off again this year on November 16 with an exciting array of holiday-themed rooms created by some of the region’s top design talent. Participating in this year’s event are big names such as Charles Pavarini III, (Honorary Chairman and designer) James Rixner, BITTT Networking Group... 2 EAST 63rd STREET, NEW YORK, NY NOVEMBER 16 to DECEMBER 11, 2011 OPEN DAILY 11AM-5PM; TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS UNTIL 8PM ADMISSION: $30 TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR OR AT |
|
Editor at Large: November 2, 2011
|
Williams & Pavarini to chair 40th Kips Bay Showhouse | |
|
Posted on Wednesday, November 02, 2011.
Interior designer Bunny Williams has been named Chairperson
of the 40th annual Kips Bay Boys & Girls
Club Decorator Show House, which opens in April 2012. As Chair of the event,
Williams will set the decorative tone for the Show House and oversee the design
committee, providing leadership in the growth and evolution of the Kips Bay
Decorator Show House brand. She will replace Pat Carey who has
served as Chairman for the Show House for the past nine years. |
|
| MAY 2011: Luxury Homes Quarterly Magazine Feature | {DESIGNERS} Creative Minds in Interiors, Landscapes, and Furnishings Charles Pavarini III Design Associates, Inc.: Family Legacy includes design accolades, couture style, and prestigious projects |
|
 |
Charles
"Charles Pavarini III Design Associates, Inc. is a full-service interior-design firm that takes an architectural approach to every project. Given the Pavarini family history, that's not surprising. The New York-based firm, which was established in 1981, is a testament to the geneological legacy carried by founder Charles Pavarini III. His father, Charles Pavarini Jr., operated a successful New York construction firm that his grandfather, Charles Pavarini Sr., founded in the early 1950's...for Pavarini, it's first and foremost about the architecture of interior spaces and then the style that follows--a "Euro-focused foward thinking" approach that emphasizes new technologies, especially lighting. "Most technology we use is in audio-visual, lighting design, and lighting control systems" [Charles] says. "Lighting is not only used to illuminate space, but it's also a tool to make a space come alive. . . While the firm's work is distinctive, Pavarini says they have become so well-versed in design that they're comfortable with any style or vernacular. This shows in the firm's work, which ranges from English homes in CT and French-style mansions outside the city to luxury lodges in Vail, CO, and ultra-modern New York City apartments." | |
| * Link to article to be issued shortly | ||
| June 9, 2011 | The Seventh Annual Kips Bay Summer Cruise hosted by Charles Pavarini III | |
 |
 |
|
Click above images or See below for details or call 718-893-8600x245 to purchase tickets |
visit www.kipsbay.org |
|
| Decorati: A Year in Design | ||
THE LOUNGE we designed for the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse 2009 is honored as one of Decorati's favorites of 2010! Click on the image to the right for access to the article! |
 |
|
| Traditional Home Feature | October 2010 | |
|
SHOWHOUSE SPOTLIGHT: LOOK UP TO SPECTACULAR CEILINGS "The Lounge" CPDA designed for Kips Bay 2009 is recognized for its timeless glamour and spotlighted for its innovative custom hand-cast plaster ceiling and colorful LED lighting. "The molding hangs at the lowest point then graduates in height to the lattice pattern." -CPIII Not only did Charles create sculpture on the ceiling, he highlighted it with a live light show. Custom piercing in the cove of the crown molding allows poinpoints of colorful LED light to accent the distinctive architecture. . . Furniture is successfully mismatched, establishing various points of interest in the "social lounge." Upholstered pieces with contemporary lines and fabrics are equally as glamorous as case goods with metallic finishes, including a mirrored drum side table and a tree-branch table with a glass top." |
|
| LXTV Open House NYC: Feature on Spring Awakening starring CPIII and J. Randall Tarasuk | ||
|
LXTV Open House NYC: Tips of the Trade Click on the above link to access the video which aired on News Channel 4 on Sunday, June 27th 2010. Charles Pavarini III, J. Randall Tarasuk, and Ondine Karady give insight into their Broadway-Inspired Tabletops and give tips to the trade based on their vignettes. Read below for more information about Spring Awakening, the Table-Top Show at Le Beau Chateau that Charles produced as a fundraising venue for the Summer Theatre of New Canaan (STONC). |
 |
| IIDA P.R.I.D.E. Awards | ||
|
Once again, Pavarini Design makes a 'clean sweep' at the IIDA P.R.I.D.E. Awards. Winning a Design Excellence Award for 'The Lounge' we created for Kips Bay 2009 as well as an Award of Merit for 'The Pavarini Thanksgiving' we created for Holiday House 2008 CPDA has yet again taken awards for all submissions to the competition. Both rooms captured the depth of the Pavarini Vision and demonstrated our competence in both purely traditional residential settings and contemporary boutique hotel settings. The juxtaposition of these two awards represents our strength in two extremely disparate design challenges and our ability to handle them with mastery and grace. |  |
 |
 |
|
| IFDA NEW YORK Chapter Circle of Excellence Awards: 2010 INTERIOR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR | |
 |
INDUSTRY LUMINARIES TO BE HONORED AT
New York, NY—March 2010 — The New York Chapter of the International Furnishings & Design Association (IFDA) will honor industry luminaries through its bi-annual awards, the Circle of Excellence (COE) in New York City on Tuesday, May 4th. The award program was created to recognize individuals and organizations demonstrating exemplary leadership, achievement and initiative in the design and furnishing communities. The IFDA is a worldwide alliance of those in the commercial and residential design sectors and this award is considered a top honor, as it celebrates the industry’s diversity in a number of distinct categories. |
Honorees for 2010 include: • Media: Cindy Allen, Interior Design Magazine “This year’s awards will be our most exiting yet,” remarked IFDA NY President, Su Hilty. “We are especially prod that honorees reflect changes in our industry and the ability to offer solutions to pressing local and global issues.” The event on May 4th will feature cocktails and a presentation from 6:00-8:00 PM at New York City’s renowned Union League Club at 38 East 37th Street. Jim Druckman, President and CEO of The New York Design Center will serve as Master of Ceremonies. A portion of the evening’s ticket sales will support the IFDA’s Educational Foundation. IFDA member tickets are $95; non-member tickets are $150. To purchase tickets to this year’s Circle of Excellence, email the IFDA New York Chapter office at ifdaynyny@verizon.net or call 212-686-6020. For additional information about Circle of Excellence honorees, email Carol VanderKloot at ckloot@hotmail.com. ABOUT IFDA IFDA (the international Furnishings and Design Association is the only organization whose members represent the total design and furnishings industry in all its aspects. With 16 chapters nationwide, plus a chapter in Japan and members in Australia, the Middle East, Caribbean and United Kingdom, IFDA provides a professional forum for communication and interaction among its high-profile members. Celebrating its 63rd year, the association is structured to increase public awareness of the furnishings and design industry. For information on membership or to learn about upcoming events and programs, visit www.ifda.com NEW YORK Chapter Event Circle of Excellence Awards Circle of Excellence Awards The Circle of Excellence Awards will take place on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the prestigious Union League Club in New York City. One of the industry's most anticipated and festive events, The Circle of Excellence has saluted many of the outstanding leaders in the industry since its inception in 1992. It recognizes individual talent, corporate initiative and significant accomplishments within the design and furnishings community. This gathering has been called the Oscars of our industry.  What better way to celebrate the new decade than to honor achievers; current trendsetters and those who are the future of the industry. Our honorees will be exemplars in the fields of Media, Interior and Product Design, Retail, Education and “Green” Achievement. Join us as we salute innovation, imagination and performance. A portion of proceeds from this event will be donated to IFDA Educational Foundation, our 27-year-old, non-profit philanthropic outreach. Circle of Excellence Awards The Circle of Excellence Awards will take place on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the prestigious Union League Club in New York City. One of the industry's most anticipated and festive events, The Circle of Excellence has saluted many of the outstanding leaders in the industry since its inception in 1992. It recognizes individual talent, corporate initiative and significant accomplishments within the design and furnishings community. This gathering has been called the Oscars of our industry. What better way to celebrate the new decade than to honor achievers; current trendsetters and those who are the future of the industry. Our honorees will be exemplars in the fields of Media, Interior and Product Design, Retail, Education and “Green” Achievement. Join us as we salute innovation, imagination and performance. |
|
| View Article | Also View Latest Press | |
| ANGELO DONGHIA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD JUDGE: CHARLES PAVARINI III | |
 |
The 2009 scholarship was awarded to 11 individuals chosen from interior design bachelor's degree programs across the country. The jury was comprised of six distinguished professionals in the field: Stephen Drucker, Editor in Chief, House Beautiful; Thad Hayes, Thad Hayes Inc; Amy Lau, Amy Lau Design; Charles Pavarini III, Charles Pavarini III Design Associates Inc.; Carolyn Sollis, Editor at Large and Stylist; Masaru Suzuki, Donghia Inc; and Donna Warner, Editor in Chief, Metropolitan Home. |
| DECORATI Access | |
 |
|
| View Article | |
| SPRING AWAKENING: A FUNDRAISER PRODUCED BY CPIII FOR STONC | |
|
SPEARHEADED BY CHARLES PAVARINI III, Trustees and Patrons of the Summer Theatre of New Canaan Create a Table-Top Show at Le Beau Chateau, New Canaan, CT
May 12-16 Located in an Historic Mansion on a 52-acre estate in Fairfield County Trustees and Supporters have united to create the 1st Annual Designer Table-Top show to benefit The Summer Theatre of New Canaan (STONC). Spring Awakening featured table-top designs by notable Interior Designers inspired by Broadway shows. The show runs Thursday though Sunday May 13-16th, with a press preview on Wednesday May 12 from 3-6:00pm and an Opening Night Gala from 6:30-9:30pm. Corporate sponsors are welcome to host additional events Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Event Chairman, Charles Pavarini III, set the example with a magnificent table-scape designed to represent A Little Night Music. His powerful setting complete with floating architectural columns and arches typified that exuberant feast in the country that was such an iconic part of the musical featuring Angela Lansbury and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Heavily decorated with wisteria, statue and only the finest from Bernardaud and Michael C. Fina, the vignette was truly captivating. An actor and performer himself, Charles spearheaded this venue to merge the Theatrical Arts with Interior Design to create an entertaining and enjoyable community event for the patrons of the arts in Fairfield County. Designs inspired by shows such as A Secret Garden, Jeckyll and Hyde, Peter Pan, Phantom of the Opera and Once Upon a Mattress exuberantly portrayed the sentiment of these Broadway shows through the eyes of designers. As a trustee and avid supporter of STONC, Charles envisioned this event to merge his two passions, the Theatre and Interior Design, into one entertaining and educational event that will benefit a charity which is dedicated to providing a venue for emerging talent. "As a performer myself, I can appreciate the need in our society for young talent to have the opportunity to learn and grow. STONC, with its superior leadership by Artistic Director Melody Meitrott Libonati, has become a very exciting professional summer theater group in Fairfield County, winning accolades from critics, audiences and supporters. Their shows considered exceptional, fresh and imaginative are often compared to Broadway and maintain an extremely high caliber of regional and national talent to provide a unique summer entertainment experience for the people of Fairfield County. What better an idea to welcome the public into a marvelous vintage Chateau, never before seen by the public, to be mesmerized by an inspired group of Designers. I want to show this town how important the different creative arts are to each other within the community, and how they all share a similar audience". -Charles Pavarini III Corporate Sponsor Christie's Great Estates, and particularly Barbara Cleary, are to be commended for their great teamwork in providing this treasured home for the event. Their support of this most important charity has set a great example in the community and shown how a company with such phenomenal exposure and attributes can bring light to the community and its talent within. About The Summer Theatre of New Canaan |
 |
 |
J. Randall Tarasuk, CPDA V.P. created is own tabletop for Spring Awakening in his first-ever solo exhibition representing Pavarini Design. In his own interpretation of the famed musical Jeckyll & Hyde, Randall had Dr. Jeckyll meet Mr. Hyde for dinner, and designed the entire vignette in contrast to show the emerging mental dichotomy in the single mind and how it visually translated into this fascinating laboratory and all the accoutrements right in the home of Dr. Jeckyll. Even the table alluded to this dichotomy, with sharply contrasting tableware by Bernardaud and Michael C. Fina.
|
|
| Recent Publications | |
MAY 2011: Luxury Homes Quarterly Magazine Feature page 40 |
{DESIGNERS} Creative Minds in Interiors, Landscapes, and Furnishings Charles Pavarini III Design Associates, Inc.: Family Legacy includes design accolades, couture style, and prestigious projects |
|
"Charles Pavarini III Design Associates, Inc. is a full-service interior-design firm that takes an architectural approach to every project. Given the Pavarini family history, that's not surprising. The New York-based firm, which was established in 1981, is a testament to the geneological legacy carried by founder Charles Pavarini III. His father, Charles Pavarini Jr., operated a successful New York construction firm that his grandfather, Charles Pavarini Sr., founded in the early 1950's...for Pavarini, it's first and foremost about the architecture of interior spaces and then the style that follows--a "Euro-focused foward thinking" approach that emphasizes new technologies, especially lighting. "Most technology we use is in audio-visual, lighting design, and lighting control systems" [Charles] says. "Lighting is not only used to illuminate space, but it's also a tool to make a space come alive. . . While the firm's work is distinctive, Pavarini says they have become so well-versed in design that they're comfortable with any style or vernacular. This shows in the firm's work, which ranges from English homes in CT and French-style mansions outside the city to luxury lodges in Vail, CO, and ultra-modern New York City apartments. |
| DECORATI Access | |
 |
A Year in DesignPosted on Dec 28, 2010 by Decorati
|
| TRADITIONAL HOME MAGAZINE: OCTOBER 2010 | |
 |
SHOWHOUSE SPOTLIGHT: LOOK UP TO SPECTACULAR CEILINGS "The Lounge" CPDA designed for Kips Bay 2009 is recognized for its timeless glamour and spotlighted for its innovative custom hand-cast plaster ceiling and colorful LED lighting. "The molding hangs at the lowest point then graduates in height to the lattice pattern." -CPIII Not only did Charles create sculpture on the ceiling, he highlighted it with a live light show. Custom piercing in the cove of the crown molding allows poinpoints of colorful LED light to accent the distinctive architecture. . . Furniture is successfully mismatched, establishing various points of interest in the "social lounge." Upholstered pieces with contemporary lines and fabrics are equally as glamorous as case goods with metallic finishes, including a mirrored drum side table and a tree-branch table with a glass top." |
| SPRING AWAKENING SHOWHOUSE JOURNAL | |
 |
THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF SPRING AWAKENING: A DESIGNER COOKBOOK This illuminating publication was designed for our Spring Awakening 2010 Event in New Canaan, CT. This 75 page designer cookbook highlights the current work of tri-state area designers. Including Harry Heissmann, Ondine Karady, Barbara Ostom, Irwin Feld, Gerald Charles Tolomeo, Peter Lentz, Barbara Bell, Trevor LaMarche, Connie Beale, Stingray Hornsby, Olga Adler, Courtney Mason, J. Randall Tarasuk, Priscilla Potenza, LADD Design, Catherine Cleare, Patti Tomasetti, and Susan Anthony, this publication gives you a connection with their creativity. Our best resources and sponsors are included. A must have for design enthusiasts!! |
| Download Journal | |
| ASID NEW YORK METRO VIEW | |
 |
This full feature article captures the essence of the New Luxury Style which debuted in the 2009 Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse "Each year, top design talents remake a stylish mansion somewhere on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, attracting a substantial public and raising about $1 million for the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. The large lounge in the 2009 house, a 20,000 sf limestone mansion at 22 E. 71st St., provided ample room for Charles Pavarini III Design Associates to express the basic human connection to the earth and the precious materials within it in a way that was relaxing to the spirit and stimulating to the mind. These are the essentials of "The New Luxury" as Charles Pavarini III sees it." |
| Link to Page 12 | |
| Download Article | |
| ARCHITECURAL DIGEST, ELLE DECOR | |
 |
STARK & SOPHISTICATED This full-page ad found in numerous issues of Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, amongst others, showcases Stark Carpet's new collection of rugs. A testament to Stark Carpet's support of the Pavarini Vision. "Charles Pavarini III's brilliant use of Stark Fabrics and Stark Carpet is extremely imaginative. He has a very intellectual style that we find very flattering to our products." |
| Link to Ad | |
| ASID NEW YORK METRO VIEW | |
 |
LIVING IN THE PAST TODAY: Restoring Historic Residences: THE APTHORP "Vehicles enter through a central courtyard containing two large fountains and post lanterns, explained Charles Pavarini III, IIDA, DLF, Allied ASID member, of New York-based Charles Pavarini III Design Associates Inc. Divided into quarters, residents use four small entrance lobbies with marble floors and elaborate plaster ceilings ornamented with gold leaf. These ground floor lobbies are echoed with fewer details on each floor. Every Apartment has a different design style, done to suit the original tenants' preferences. To restore and retrofit tenants' preferences. To restore and retrofit kitchen and bathrooms to accommodate these differences, Pavarini Designed 9 different bathroom schemes, three each for the master bath, secondary bath, and powder rooms, and three different kitchens. "Our major challenge was the plumbing and ventilation because we had no original plans, resulting in spending an enormous amount of time on field study, " he said. . . Pavarini wants the Apthorp to be as true to the original as possible. "It's a compelling building architecturally. What the Astors built is an edifice, but more so, a New York lifestyle. And that is something that is intangible. We can't repair that. We can't express that in materials. It's the way the apartments feel, the way you move through them, what you do in them." Charles Pavarini III |
| Spring 2009 | |
| WINDOW FASHIONS VISION: Showhouse Showmanship | |
 |
Make the Most of your Showhouse Investment, by Charles Pavarini III and J. Randall Tarasuk |
"I have been doing showhouses from the beginning of my career. I started as assistant to the legendary Ruben de Saavedra, ASID, and on of the lessons I learned from him was showmanship! His rooms were always a highlight of any showcase he participated in, and he knew how to use that spotlight to his advantage." Charles Pavarini III |
|
| ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST | |
 |
Prestigious Projects |
"I wanted to showcase the New Contemporary Style I've been developing, in which classic techniques are layered with glamorous objets d' art and elegant fabrics fitted in a couture fashion, imbuing the space with both a sense of history and a vision for the future," Charles Pavarini III explains |
|
| HOLIDAY HOUSE 2009: Christmas with Santa Claus and 8 of the Most Well Behaved People of 2009 | |
 |
HOLIDAY HOUSE 2009 |
| Charles Pavarini III with the illustrious Bernadette Peters | |
| MOMENT OF LUXURY: Bill Stubbs visits Kips Bay Showhouse 2009 | |
 |
Visit The Lounge with Bill Stubbs |
| Your one and only VIDEO visit to the dazzling Pavarini Lounge! | |
| YOU TUBE VIDEO: The Pavarini Thanksgiving at Holiday House 2008 | |
 |
HOLIDAY HOUSE 2008 Interview by Design Intuit.com |
| Our spectacular feast for Susan G. Komen. | |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_zYd51I7xo
|
|
| Awards | |
CHARLES PAVARINI III AWARDED INTERIOR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR BY IFDA presented by DAKOTA JACKSON |
||
|
Circle of Excellence Awards The Circle of Excellence Awards took place on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the prestigious Union League Club in New York City. One of the industry's most anticipated and festive events, The Circle of Excellence has saluted many of the outstanding leaders in the industry since its inception in 1992. It recognizes individual talent, corporate initiative and significant accomplishments within the design and furnishings community. This gathering has been called the Oscars of our industry. What better way to celebrate the new decade than to honor achievers; current trendsetters and those who are the future of the industry. Our honorees are exemplars in the fields of Media, Interior and Product Design, Retail, Education and “Green” Achievement. Join us as we salute innovation, imagination and performance. A portion of proceeds from this event will be donated to IFDA Educational Foundation, our 27-year-old, non-profit philanthropic outreach. |
|
| View Article | ||
| YOU TUBE VIDEO OF PRESENTATION | ||
| Introductory Comments Honoring Charles Pavarini lll, by Dakota Jackson |  |
|
| INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATION DESIGN COMPETITION AWARDS | ||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Winning IIDA Awards Competitions since 2002, every year!
|
